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Press Releases


News releases from Visit Rochester and our member organizations keep travel journalists informed on the latest tourism and hospitality news in Rochester.

2016 National Toy Hall of Fame Inductees

Three new toys were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong Museum in Rochester, NY last week. This annual tradition captures hearts and minds not just across Rochester, but around…

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me Visits Rochester

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me recorded live in Rochester NPR's long-running weekly quiz show Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me was broadcast from a familiar backdrop this past weekend following the popular show's live recordingat Rochester's Auditorium Theatre.  …

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24th ImageOut Film Festival Underway

The 24th annual ImageOut Film Festival, New York State’s largest LGBT film festival 2016 program lineup is underway, running Oct.6 to 16. Featured will be 75 films from 22 countries screened over 11…

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BLACK BUTTON DISTILLING PRESENTS LIMITED EDITION WINE & CULINARY CENTER GIN

A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL HELP FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING Black Button Distilling, Rochester, NY’s first and finest grain to glass craft distillery, in partnership with the New York Wine & Culinary Center, announce the launch of their collaborative spirit, Garden Gin, set for release on August 31st at the NYWCC Fourth Annual Garden Party…

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